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Burt Pinnock | |
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| Born | January 6, 1964 Tuskegee, Alabama |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | Virginia Tech (BS |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Website | burtpinnock |
Burchell Fitzgerald "Burt" Pinnock (born January 6, 1964) is an American architect based in Richmond, Virginia. He is a principal and Chairman of the Board of Directors at the architecture firm Baskervill.[1][2] Pinnock is known for his work in historic preservation, community engagement, and the design of cultural heritage sites,[3] particularly those honoring African American history.[4][5][6] In 2022, he was awarded the William C. Noland Medal, the highest honor bestowed by AIA Virginia.
Early life and education
[edit]Pinnock was born on January 6, 1964, in Tuskegee, Alabama. He attended Virginia Tech, graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture degree.[7][8][9]
Career
[edit]Pinnock began his architectural career with several international and domestic internships and design roles, including working as an architectural intern for Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer and Associates in New York, Bernegger Quaglia Architetti in Switzerland, and Santiago Calatrava LLC in Paris.[10][11] From 1991 to 1998, he worked as a Lead Project Designer at Baskervill.[12][13] In 1998, he co-founded BAM Architects, where he served as a partner for fifteen years.[14][15] He also briefly served as an adjunct faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University from 2003 to 2004.[16]
In 2013, Pinnock returned to Baskervill as a principal, and he was appointed Chairman of the firm's Board of Directors in September 2019.[17] Throughout his career, his work has focused heavily on urban municipal projects, master planning, and adaptive reuse, working with entities such as the City of Richmond, the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, and the Richmond Slave Trail Commission.[18] Pinnock served as co-chair for the Richmond 300 Advisory Council, which helped guide the city's long-term master planning.
In 2011, Pinnock co-founded the Storefront for Community Design, a non-profit design center in Richmond focused on providing pro bono design assistance and community engagement workshops to foster equitable urban planning.[19] He served on its board of directors until May 2022.[19]
Notable projects
[edit]Pinnock has been a central architect on major historical memorialization projects in Virginia:
The Shockoe Project: Pinnock has led architectural efforts for this multi-phase historical initiative in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom neighborhood, which encompasses the Shockoe Institute,[20] an African Burial Ground, the recovery of the archaeology of a slave jail, and a planned museum dedicated to the history of the slave trade.
The Richmond Slave Trail Wayfinding and Interpretive Signage: Pinnock has been a major contributor to the Richmond Slave Trail's infrastructure and its modern evolution.
University of Richmond Burying Ground Memorial: He facilitated the community-led design and memorialization process for an overlooked enslaved burial ground on the university's campus.[21][22]
Hearth, Memorial to the Enslaved at William and Mary: Pinnock and his team were the major architectural force in the creation of the Memorial to the Enslaved.[23][24]
Virginia Civil Rights Memorial Plaza: He contributed to the planning and design updates surrounding the memorial infrastructure at Capitol Square in Richmond.[25][26]
Awards and recognition
[edit]William C. Noland Medal (2022): Awarded by AIA Virginia.
AIA College of Fellows: Elevated to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA).
Marcellus Wright Jr. Award: Awarded by AIA Richmond.
Virginia Black Business Leaders Award (2024): Listed by Virginia Business magazine.
References
[edit]- ↑ Peifer, Karri (2024-02-29). "Richmond unveils massive Shockoe Project to memorialize city's past with slavery". Axios. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Jr, Harry Kollatz (2022-07-20). "A Way In". richmondmagazine.com. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Pierre, Aine. "At forum, students discuss campus memorial to remember enslavement". Old Gold & Black. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Dauer, Courtney Crane (2009-02-27). "Right In Site". richmondmagazine.com. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Dovi, Chris (2013-02-04). "Minds Wide Open". richmondmagazine.com. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Machacek, Rachel (2013-02-27). "Re-imagining Richmond". richmondmagazine.com. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Moreno, Sabrina (2025-11-07). "Richmond's $265M Shockoe Project begins to take shape". Axios. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Times-Dispatch, ERIC KOLENICH Richmond (2025-04-24). "University of Richmond unveils memorial for enslaved buried on campus". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Times-Dispatch, DAVE RESS Richmond (2025-07-13). "Memorial designs floated for the Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Roche, Daniel Jonas (2026-03-04). "Baskervill and Waterstreet Studio complete Burying Ground Memorial at University of Richmond". The Architect’s Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Willis, Samantha (2024-03-04). "Commentary: To be or not to be, that is the new Shockoe Bottom memorial's question • Virginia Mercury". Virginia Mercury. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ "Menokin's Elements Presents "Building Architectural Community" Webinar with Burt Pinnock and Terry Fauntleroy". Menokin. 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ "Memorialization Work w/ Burt Pinnock". Tangible Remnants. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ MICHAEL PAUL WILLIAMS mwilliams@timesdispatch.com. "Williams: Richmond Hill seeks to 'uncover buried truths' of enslavement at its site as a path to healing". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Archived from the original on 2026-10-04. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ "Burt Pinnock, FAIA". smbw. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Times-Dispatch, ERIC KOLENICH Richmond (2024-12-05). "House of Jackson Ward's first Black homeowner to be rebuilt". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Jr, Barry Greene (2024-02-28). "Shockoe Project Aims to Showcase Richmond's Full History". Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ "A conservator, architectural historian, and architect discuss the fate of confederate monuments". UCLA / Getty Conservation. 2021-02-12. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- 1 2 Monroe, Fort (2023-07-28). "Special Event: African Landing Memorial–Meet the Sculptor-A Community Presentation | Fort Monroe". Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ "Vessel lighting W&M's Hearth memorial from within to be dedicated". W&M News. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Slipek, Edwin (2025-06-13). "Slipek: Architectural review of UR's graceful and evocative Burying Ground Memorial - Richmond BizSense". Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ "Preliminary designs for the memorial on the hillside – Richmond Cemeteries". 2025-07-15. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ grpintern (2013-05-31). "BAM Architects to merge into Baskervill | GRPVA.com". Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Greene, Barry. "Richmond's New Shockoe Project Will Memorialize the City's Role in the Slave Trade". nextcity. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ "Robust community engagement will inform design of twin memorials | Emory News". news.emory.edu. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ "Twin Memorials Working Group completes 'learning journeys,' prepares to engage community | Emory News". news.emory.edu. Retrieved 2026-10-05.